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== DNA Projects  ==
== DNA Projects  ==
 
Thousands of DNA Projects, usually focused on a particular surname, location, or ethnicity, are active around the world. A listing of geographical projects can be found in the [http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Geographical_DNA_projects ISOGG Wiki].  
Thousands of DNA Projects, usually focused on a particular surname, location, or ethnicity, are active around the world. To determine if a DNA project is underway for your ancestor's surname, start with [http://www.worldfamilies.net/ World Families Network]. A listing of geographical projects can be found in the [http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Geographical_DNA_projects ISOGG Wiki].
 
Other DNA projects can be found on the Internet by using a search engine, such as Google, with the words "Genealogy DNA". Contact each organization for additional information.  


Examples of individual projects include:  
Examples of individual projects include:  
 
*[https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/britton/2283/ Britton International DNA Project]
*[https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/britton/2283/ Britton International DNA Project] - main website
*[http://www.carpentercousins.com Carpenter Cousins  Project] Carpenter, Zimmerman (older German for Carpenter) and related surnames.  
*[http://www.carpentercousins.com Carpenter Cousins  Project] Carpenter, Zimmerman (older German for Carpenter) and related surnames.  
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CruwysDNA Cruse/Cruwys DNA Project]
*[https://mixedrootsfoundation.org/programs/global-adoptee-genealogy-project/ Global Adoptee Genealogy Project]
*[https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/harrison/about/background Harrison DNA Project]
*[http://www.kerchner.com/dna-info.htm Kerchner DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy]  
*[http://www.kerchner.com/dna-info.htm Kerchner DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy]  
*[https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/kevan/about Kevan DNA Project ]
 
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/newmexicoDNA/ New Mexico DNA Project]
FamilyTree DNA has several projects, including the following:
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/spencer/default.aspx Spencer DNA Project]
*[https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/biggs/about/background Biggs DNA Project]
*[https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/biggs/about/background Biggs DNA Project]
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CruwysDNA Cruse/Cruwys DNA Project]
*[https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/harrison/about/background Harrison DNA Project]
*[https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/kevan/about Kevan DNA Project]
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/newmexicoDNA/ New Mexico DNA Project]
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/spencer/default.aspx Spencer DNA Project]
A list of FamilyTree DNA projects can be found on their [https://www.familytreedna.com/group-project-search FamilyTreeDNA Group Projects] page.
=== Adoption-Specific Projects ===
These projects have created with the specific purpose of helping adoptees find their biological families.
*[https://dnaadoption.org/ DNAAdoption]
*Mixed Roots Foundation [https://mixedrootsfoundation.org/programs/global-adoptee-genealogy-project/ Global Adoptee Genealogy Project (GAGP)]


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